Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 220

Wellis told that the afternoon report had nearly spiraiad out of control.

In fact, after Hogan checked out Timothy’s character design, he went began to critique one of the male protagonists–nitpicking everything from the look to the threads, even down to whether the protagonist’s shirt was tucked into his suit pants or not. He specifically asked Timothy to redesign the character.

Timothy, full of pride, naturally couldn’t handle such ridicule. And just then, Cecilia jumped into the fray to play peacemaker, saying Hogan had a point, suggesting Timothy should seriously consider a do–over.

“And then what?” I asked, pinching the bridge of my nose in exasperation.

“Then the meeting just got interrupted,” Wallis stated, clearly annoyed, “Cecilia really did a number on Timothy, throwing him under the bus in front of Hogan. Timothy was so steamed he just dropped the mic and bailed.”

Hearing this, I got antsy, “Where is he now?”

“He didn’t even answer phone calls. He only mentioned that change is unlikely unless we change investors, else he won’t continue with this work,” Wallis paused, then asked, “Xaviera, what should we do now?”

I expected Hogan to stir up troubles again, but I never imagined it would blow up like this.

felt like everything was

After spending one night, I drove back to

the time I reached the office, it coincidentally was time to start

out of the car, I spotted Cecilia emerging from her fiery red ride across

matching suede mini skirt and black ankle boots, bouncing along like a peppy little deer, radiating energy

looked like she was in a

caught sight of me.

a brief two–second stare–down, Cecilia awkwardly tugged at the corner of her mouth, batting those doe eyes at me, “Xaviera, you’re early. What

and soft, but her eyes held

gently responded, “I heard you vetoed Mr. Temple’s proposal in the meeting.”

cautiously, “It was Hogan who shot down Mr. Temple’s idea, not me. I was just considering Rainbow Capital’s image and went along with it. I mean, I had

any disagreements between our company and Rainbow Capital, she’s got every

What made you skip out suddenly yesterday?” Her probing gaze landed on me, her curiosity almost

answering her question, I said, “I’ll explain

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in. “Well, you better make it good,